Things to do in Italy
Florence Wine Tour91 optionsDay Trips from Milan5 optionsDay Trips from Rome21 optionsDay Trips from Florence14 optionsMurano Burano13 optionsLast Supper Tour Milan18 optionsBoat Tour Venice51 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsMuseums15 optionsNaples Vesuvius Tour23 optionsSorrento Boat Tour83 options
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Venice: Venetian Mask Making Class near St. Mark'sYou spend an hour decorating a blank Venetian papier-mâché mask under the guidance of a traditional artisan, learning the techniques and history behind the craft. All paints and supplies are provided, and you take the finished mask with you. The class happens near St. Mark's Square in a real workshop, not a tourist shop, and works for solo travelers, families, and groups of friends.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on memory of Venice that doesn't feel rushed or mass-produced — one hour is enough to actually make something, and taking it home means you have proof you were there, not just a photo.
Pompeii Tour: Archaeologist Guide & Entry TicketA guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site with an accredited archaeologist and entrance ticket included. You walk the main streets and buildings of the ancient Roman city for two hours, learning about the public and private life of people who lived there 2,000 years ago. Children are welcome from age 8; the tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?If you've never been to Pompeii before, a guide who knows the archaeology makes the difference between walking past stones and understanding why they matter—the forum becomes a place where people gathered, the homes show you how families actually lived, the graffiti becomes evidence. Without a guide, you're reading plaques; with one, you're inside a story.
Naples: Pasta Cooking Class & Ravioli with Grandma’s RecipesYou’ll knead dough with your own hands in Naples, laugh over imperfect pasta shapes with locals, taste real fior di latte cheese and bright limoncello, then sit down for a meal you made yourself. Expect warmth, stories behind every sauce, and memories you’ll want to bring home along with your chef’s diploma.
Ischia Boat Excursion: Lunch & 4-5 Swimming StopsYou board at Forio, swim in four or five different coves and caves around Ischia, eat a proper Neapolitan lunch on deck with local wine, and see the Aragonese Castle and thermal bays without arranging transport or timing yourself. The boat handles all the stops and the meal, so you show up and the day unfolds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim multiple times around Ischia and eat lunch without arranging a rental boat, a restaurant reservation, or transport between stops — the fixed route and included meal are what make a full circuit possible in one day.
Tuscany: Vespa Tour in Chianti Hills with Lunch & Wine TastingYou’ll ride a Vespa through Chianti’s rolling hills with a local guide, stopping for photos among vineyards and olive groves before sitting down to lunch at a Tuscan villa. Enjoy wine and olive oil tasting with stories from locals—plus round-trip transport from Florence so you can just relax into the day.
Venice to Prosecco Hills: Wine Tasting & Family LunchYou take the train from Venice to the Prosecco Hills, where local operators Giulia and Carlo guide you through two wineries with eight tastings total, a four-course lunch at their family restaurant featuring slow-roasted meat and homemade desserts, and a scenic viewpoint. Transport by private vehicle, water, and return train tickets are all included—you just show up at the station.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Prosecco Hills experience without arranging your own transport or timing—the train tickets and private vehicle are included, and the operators know the region inside out because they live there.
Pompeii: Small-Group Archaeology Tour with Local ExpertYou’ll walk through Pompeii’s ancient streets with an expert local guide, hearing real stories behind everyday ruins and noticing tiny details you’d miss alone. Expect plenty of time for questions, quiet moments among frescoes, and a pace that lets you actually feel the place—not just tick off sights.
Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine & LunchYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough for fettuccine and ravioli in a cozy Roman kitchen, guided by a local chef who shares family tips along the way. Taste your own creations — plus homemade tiramisu — over lunch with wine and limoncello included. Expect laughter, flour-dusted hands, and new friends around the table.
Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour with Archaeologist GuideA guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site led by a local expert, including skip-the-line entry and a two-hour walk through the highlights of the ancient Roman city. The guide is live in English and children are welcome from age 5. You'll see the petrified bodies, the thermal baths, the forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanare and the theatres. The tour confirmation is not a ticket to the ruins—you can only enter with the guide.Is it for me?Book the small group tour if you want to move at a steady pace with other travelers; choose the kids-friendly private tour if you're traveling with children and want the guide to adjust the route and timing around them; pick the VIP tour for the most exclusive experience and smallest group size.
Florence: Private Golf Cart City Tour with Panoramic StopsYou’ll see Florence’s icons up close—from the Duomo’s wild dome to Ponte Vecchio’s golden shops—all without breaking a sweat. Your guide shares stories as you cruise hidden lanes and pause for city views at Piazzale Michelangelo. It’s relaxed, personal, and lets you feel Florence’s rhythm from street level.
Rome: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in City CenterYou’ll get your hands messy shaping Roman pizza dough and watch real gelato come together before tasting both creations with wine or soft drinks. Local chefs guide you step-by-step in a lively kitchen right in Rome’s center—expect laughter, stories, and a recipe booklet to take home memories (and maybe some flour on your shirt).
Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Class & Spritz near VaticanYou'll spend an hour making and eating your own Neapolitan pizza in a real Roman restaurant with a local chef guiding you through each step. The class includes a Spritz welcome drink, homemade chips, your pizza with wine or beer, and a recipe book to take home. Groups stay small, the kitchen is air-conditioned, and every workstation is fully equipped—no experience needed. Book ahead if you need vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pizza-making in an actual working restaurant rather than a staged studio, and you'd rather spend an hour making something you eat than watching a demonstration—the small group size and personal workstation are what make it hands-on instead of a lecture.
Milan Navigli: Food Tour & Aperitivo with Wine TastingsYou walk the Navigli with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at six food spots and three drink pours — pizza fritta and Campari Soda, polenta with Gorgonzola, focaccia di Recco, risotto alla Milanese with wine, and artisanal gelato. The tour includes insider tips on the neighborhood and takes about two hours. Groups stay small, minimum two guests.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the Navigli the way locals do — moving through the district at a human pace, stopping where the guide knows the food, without arranging transport or timing yourself across six different spots.
Genoa: Food Tour with Pesto, Focaccia & Full MealYou walk through Genoa's old streets with a local food expert, stopping at four carefully chosen spots to taste pesto, focaccia di Recco, fresh seafood, and regional specialties. The guide explains the history and technique behind each dish while you eat your way through an entire meal. One drink is included, groups stay small, and you finish with either artisanal gelato or a pastry-shop dessert depending on which tour you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Genoa without researching restaurants, timing yourself, or navigating the language barrier — the small-group format and local guide handle all three, which is what makes four separate stops feel like one coherent meal instead of a scattered afternoon.
Mt. Etna Sunset Trek from Catania: Lava Caves & Local TastingYou're picked up from your Catania hotel, driven to Mt. Etna, and guided through a lava cave with helmet and lamp before trekking the volcano's natural paths. You taste local honey and olive oil at a farm, watch the sunset from the slopes, and return to your hotel. The whole day is five hours, the guide speaks your language, and you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Mt. Etna without renting a car or navigating the volcano on your own — the guide, the transport, and the timed sunset all happen without you arranging them, which is what makes a full volcano experience fit into one afternoon from Catania.
Bologna: Home Pasta Cooking Class with Lunch at Grace’sYou’ll knead dough by hand in a real Bolognese kitchen, learn to shape fresh pasta with guidance from Grazia herself, and share a homemade lunch around her table. Expect laughter over lopsided tortelloni, stories about Bologna’s food traditions, and maybe a friendly dog napping nearby — the kind of day that lingers long after you leave.
Olbia Kayak Tour: Cala Moresca, Figarolo & Dolphins with AperitifYou paddle from a transparent beach near Olbia, stop to snorkel in Cala Moresca's seabed, then kayak to Figarolo island for a Sardinian aperitif and a real chance to spot dolphins near a fish farm. A beginner-friendly morning or afternoon that includes all gear, a pre-departure lesson, and a guide who knows these waters because they're home.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to paddle Sardinia's quietest coves without arranging transport or equipment — the guides are locals and the route is built around calm water and a real chance at dolphins. Expect a full morning or afternoon on the water with a swim and snorkel included; that's what makes the distance to Figarolo manageable and the aperitif feel earned.
Naples: Food Tour with Pizza, Pastries & Spanish Quarter WalkYou’ll taste Naples through its real flavors—starting with espresso and sfogliatella at San Carlo Opera House café, wandering lively streets for deep fried pasta and classic Neapolitan pizza in the Spanish Quarter, then finishing with creamy gelato near Piazza del Plebiscito. Expect laughter with locals, stories behind every bite, and a sense that you’re part of the city for a few hours.
Rome: Colosseum & Roman Forum 3-Hour Guided Tour with PickupYou walk the Colosseum's arena floor, trace the Via Sacra through the Roman Forum, and climb Palatine Hill for views over all three sites. Entry fees, a guide, and wireless headsets are included; hotel pickup is available. The whole morning takes three hours, and you move at a steady pace with a group capped at twenty.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the three main ancient Rome sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the entry system yourself. The three-hour pace is steady and involves real climbing, so plan for a moderate walk with comfortable shoes and moderate fitness.
Florence Oltrarno: Food Tour & Wine Windows with GelatoYou walk through Florence's Oltrarno neighborhood with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at a traditional deli, a family-run pasticceria, historic wine windows, a fiaschetteria serving since the 1950s, and Florence's best gelateria. You taste Pecorino cheese, Finocchiona salami, cantucci biscotti with espresso, Tuscan soup and wild boar stew with Chianti, lampredotto street food, and artisanal gelato. The tour takes three hours and includes all tastings, wine, and a crash course in spotting real gelato.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Florence without arranging stops yourself — the guide knows which family has run each place for generations and can explain why each dish matters, which turns a food tour into a conversation with the neighborhood.
